Jan 31, 2025 · A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is underway and hostages are being released in stages. But after the initial jubilation of being freed, the released captives — who have been held for more than 15 months — are likely to endure a trying reentry, based on the testimony of those who were held hostage themselves.

Feb 3, 2025 · Hamas and other militant groups kidnapped 251 people from Israel during the October 7, 2023 terror attacks. The Israeli government says that 76 of them are still held captive inside Gaza. At least...

Jan 17, 2025 · Dozens of hostages who are known to be dead would be released only in a third phase, if Israel’s military fully leaves Gaza and reconstruction of the enclave begins.

5 days ago · After Saturday’s hostage handover, Israel began releasing some of about 180 Palestinian prisoners expected to be freed on Saturday in exchange for the three hostages. On Saturday, Hamas released ...

Jan 19, 2025 · Two of the three remaining American hostages are among the 33 captives who will be released by Hamas over the next 42 days, the Israel confirmed Sunday.

Nov 28, 2023 · Israel and Hamas have agreed to extend their cease-fire for two more days past Monday. That raises the prospect of an even longer halt to their deadliest and most destructive war, and further exchanges of militant-held hostages for Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.

Jan 19, 2025 · The release of three American-Israeli hostages who are alive will be included in the ceasefire agreement, though in two different phases, a senior White House official told reporters on Wednesday.